Pork Free Classic Mango Agua Fresca
Bright, tropical, and endlessly refreshing, this mango agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Ripe mango gets blended with cold water, fresh lime juice, a pinch of salt, and just enough sugar to let the fruit shine — then strained into a silky, vibrant pitcher drink that looks as good as it tastes. The lime adds a gentle tartness that keeps the sweetness balanced, while the salt quietly deepens every sip in a way you'll notice but won't be able to explain. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the small step that takes this from smoothie territory to a truly elegant, restaurant-quality agua fresca. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from any pork-derived additives or gelatin-based clarifying agents, so there's nothing to second-guess. Serve it over ice with a wedge of lime on the rim and it's ready for a backyard gathering, a weeknight dinner, or honestly just a Tuesday when you need something that feels a little special.
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4 servings
- 2 lbs ripe mango, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups cubed)
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1–2 limes)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar, or more to taste
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- ice, for serving (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the mango cubes, cold water, lime juice, sugar, and salt in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher and pour the blended mixture through it, pressing gently with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids left in the strainer.
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